2025-2026 Volunteer Interests "*" indicates required fields The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori Community Commitment Selection Form“As in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them.” ~Romans 12:4-6. Volunteer Mission The Way of the Shepherd has a vibrant and supportive community that is built upon the generosity of our volunteers. We thank you for your service and look forward to a wonderful year together! Each family is required to sign up for one of each of the following… 1. Responsibility (ongoing volunteer need) 2. Duty (one time event) 3. Major fundraiser (Shepherd’s Classic Golf Tournament or Seeds of Hope Gala) We will also ask for your interests and availability so that coordinators and staff have a list of people who may be willing to help with various volunteer needs throughout the year. Please make your selections by July 31st. After this date, roles will be assigned taking into account your family’s requests. Families that do not submit a request will still be assigned. Information sheets and volunteer assignments will be given out at Back-to-School Night on August 18th. Please see the links before each applicable section for job descriptions. Family Name*Parent InformationParent/Guardian 1 Name* First Name Last Name Relationship*MotherFatherGuardianPreferred Phone Number*Email* Parent/Guardian 2 Name First Name Last Name RelationshipMotherFatherGuardianPreferred Phone NumberEmail *Choose your top three choices (Each family is required one Responsibility – either as an ongoing coordinator, via ongoing volunteer support role, or committee member):Click Here for Responsibility Descriptions1st Responsibility Choice*Hospitality for Montessori Parent Education opportunities (approximately 1 per month)Parent Information Night (August)Meal train coordinator for life changes (new baby, death in family, etc)Building Maintenance CoordinatorGroundskeeping Coordinator (snow removal and mowing)Room Parent Coordinator for each classroom – duties vary per environment (CH-S, CH-J, E1, E2, A1, Atrium)Conference meal coordinator (both October and March)Mens’ Night coordinator (November and March)Ladies’ Night coordinator (early December and April)Coffee Morning coordinator (monthly or bi-monthly)Flyer Coordinator- create flyers or community events using a Canva template supplied by WOSUniform Coordinator (organize used items, host a Uniform Exchange Day in July)Playdate coordinator (4x a year)Kindergarten quilts and sewing projects coordinatorE2 Adventure CoordinatorParent Social Evening Coordinator (October and Spring)Help with an ongoing Volunteer Need. (select one or more roles in the section below)Committee Member (select one or more committees from the section below)2nd Responsibility Choice*Hospitality for Montessori Parent Education opportunities (approximately 1 per month)Parent Information Night (August)Meal train coordinator for life changes (new baby, death in family, etc)Building Maintenance CoordinatorGroundskeeping Coordinator (snow removal and mowing)Room Parent Coordinator for each classroom – duties vary per environment (CH-S, CH-J, E1, E2, A1, Atrium)Conference meal coordinator (both October and March)Mens’ Night coordinator (November and March)Ladies’ Night coordinator (early December and April)Coffee Morning coordinator (monthly or bi-monthly)Flyer Coordinator- create flyers or community events using a Canva template supplied by WOSUniform Coordinator (organize used items, host a Uniform Exchange Day in July)Playdate coordinator (4x a year)Kindergarten quilts and sewing projects coordinatorE2 Adventure CoordinatorParent Social Evening Coordinator (October and Spring)Help with an ongoing Volunteer Need. (select one or more roles in the section below)Committee Member (select one or more committees from the section below)3rd Responsibility Choice*Hospitality for Montessori Parent Education opportunities (approximately 1 per month)Parent Information Night (August)Meal train coordinator for life changes (new baby, death in family, etc)Building Maintenance CoordinatorGroundskeeping Coordinator (snow removal and mowing)Room Parent Coordinator for each classroom – duties vary per environment (CH-S, CH-J, E1, E2, A1, Atrium)Conference meal coordinator (both October and March)Mens’ Night coordinator (November and March)Ladies’ Night coordinator (early December and April)Coffee Morning coordinator (monthly or bi-monthly)Flyer Coordinator- create flyers or community events using a Canva template supplied by WOSUniform Coordinator (organize used items, host a Uniform Exchange Day in July)Playdate coordinator (4x a year)Kindergarten quilts and sewing projects coordinatorE2 Adventure CoordinatorParent Social Evening Coordinator (October and Spring)Help with an ongoing Volunteer Need. (select one or more roles in the section below)Committee Member (select one or more committees from the section below)Room Parent – Room Selection CH-Sack CH-Johnson E1 E2 A1 Atrium Additional Volunteer OpportunitiesThese Additional Volunteer Opportunities can help to meet or be in addition to a family’s Responsibility requirement. Please mark all that you would be interested in helping with throughout the year. Ongoing Volunteer needs (check one or more) Atrium Assistant – E3 required Driver for field trips – E3 required Environment Substitute – E3 required Gate Greeter (one day a week or more) Recess Monitor (one day a week) – E3 required Office Support (one day per week or twice a month) – E3 required Yearbook – Supervise A1 Students 1x/month throughout the year – E3 required Atrium Availability Tuesday – AM Tuesday – PM Wednesday – AM Wednesday – PM Thursday – AM Thursday – PM Driver for Field Trips Availability Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Environment Substitute Availability Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Gate Greeter – Supervision at the South Campus gate during morning drop off (ONE day/week from 7:45-8:05). Gate Greeter on our Mass day will serve at the Church of Saint Paul. Mark Available Day (s): Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Recess Monitor – Supervision for Children’s House recess at South Campus (one or more days per week for 30 minutes before midday dismissal). Mark Available Day (s): Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Office Support Availability-During School Days/Hours. Mark Available Day(s) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Yearbook – Supervise A1 Students 1x/month Availability Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Additional Volunteer Opportunities (Committees) Academic Committee Marketing and Development Committee Buildings and Grounds Committee Committees – meet quarterly throughout the year based on member availability (choose the committee of interest)*Choose your top three choices (Each family is required one Duty):Click Here for Duty Descriptions1st Duty Choice*(September) Picture Day Coordinator (October Retake day as well)(September) Family Kickball Potluck Coordinator(September/October) For Small Hands catalog order(October) Ignatius Book Fair(October) Trunk or Treat Coordinator(November) Turkey Trot Coordinator(November) Thanksgiving Feast Coordinator(November/December) Advent Angel Coordinator (Assembling the advent angel bags/activities)(December) Muffins with Mom Coordinator (Dads to help morning of)(December) Advent Program – assemble & pass out candy canes(December) Christmas Showcase Hospitality Coordinator(December) Donuts with Dad Coordinator (Moms to help morning of)(January 25-31, 2026) Catholic Schools Week Co-Coordinator (Sledding event / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 22-28, 2026) Montessori Education Week Co-Coordinator (Service Project / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 13, 2026) Valentine’s Day Pizza Lunch Coordinator(April) Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator(April) Agape Meal Coordinator for Second Year Retreat – 3rd year parent(May) May Crowning/Grandparent Day Hospitality/Picture Coordinator(May) End of the Year Picnic Coordinator(May) Children’s House FunFest Coordinator(May) Staff Appreciation Coordinator(May) Year End Mass & Graduation Hospitality Coordinator (Cookie purchase and preparations / Set-up and teardown of hospitality2nd Duty Choice*(September) Picture Day Coordinator (October Retake day as well)(September) Family Kickball Potluck Coordinator(September/October) For Small Hands catalog order(October) Ignatius Book Fair(October) Trunk or Treat Coordinator(November) Turkey Trot Coordinator(November) Thanksgiving Feast Coordinator(November/December) Advent Angel Coordinator (Assembling the advent angel bags/activities)(December) Muffins with Mom Coordinator (Dads to help morning of)(December) Advent Program – assemble & pass out candy canes(December) Christmas Showcase Hospitality Coordinator(December) Donuts with Dad Coordinator (Moms to help morning of)(January 25-31, 2026) Catholic Schools Week Co-Coordinator (Sledding event / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 22-28, 2026) Montessori Education Week Co-Coordinator (Service Project / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 13, 2026) Valentine’s Day Pizza Lunch Coordinator(April) Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator(April) Agape Meal Coordinator for Second Year Retreat – 3rd year parent(May) May Crowning/Grandparent Day Hospitality/Picture Coordinator(May) End of the Year Picnic Coordinator(May) Children’s House FunFest Coordinator(May) Staff Appreciation Coordinator(May) Year End Mass & Graduation Hospitality Coordinator (Cookie purchase and preparations / Set-up and teardown of hospitality3rd Duty Choice*(September) Picture Day Coordinator (October Retake day as well)(September) Family Kickball Potluck Coordinator(September/October) For Small Hands catalog order(October) Ignatius Book Fair(October) Trunk or Treat Coordinator(November) Turkey Trot Coordinator(November) Thanksgiving Feast Coordinator(November/December) Advent Angel Coordinator (Assembling the advent angel bags/activities)(December) Muffins with Mom Coordinator (Dads to help morning of)(December) Advent Program – assemble & pass out candy canes(December) Christmas Showcase Hospitality Coordinator(December) Donuts with Dad Coordinator (Moms to help morning of)(January 25-31, 2026) Catholic Schools Week Co-Coordinator (Sledding event / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 22-28, 2026) Montessori Education Week Co-Coordinator (Service Project / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 13, 2026) Valentine’s Day Pizza Lunch Coordinator(April) Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator(April) Agape Meal Coordinator for Second Year Retreat – 3rd year parent(May) May Crowning/Grandparent Day Hospitality/Picture Coordinator(May) End of the Year Picnic Coordinator(May) Children’s House FunFest Coordinator(May) Staff Appreciation Coordinator(May) Year End Mass & Graduation Hospitality Coordinator (Cookie purchase and preparations / Set-up and teardown of hospitality*Each family is required to help with one Major Fundraiser (Please pick one or both)WOS Events* Golf Tournament Seeds of Hope GALA Click Here for Shepherd’s Classic DescriptionsClick Here for Seeds of Hope Gala DescriptionsShepherd's Classic Golf Tournament (June – September) Select all that interest you.* Planning Committee Solicitation – call or email golf courses for donations, list provided Sponsorship – call local businesses to request sponsorships, list provided Preparation of games/goodie bags prior to the event Onsite help at golf course on the day of the event – E3 required Thank you notes after event Select AllSeeds of Hope Gala (November – February) Select all that interest you.* Planning Committee Solicitation – call or email businesses for donations, list provided Sponsorship – call local businesses to request sponsorships, list provided Photography of auction items prior to the event (daytime) Data entry of auction items prior to the event Basket assembly prior to the event (daytime) Event preparation – ie. auction/game preparation, nametags, guest packets, etc (daytime) Set-up morning of event Evening of event help onsite Thank you notes after event Select AllAdditional Talents, Skills, InterestsPlease let us know your skills and interests so that our coordinators and staff have a list of people to reach out to for help and support and so that you can be matched with appropriate volunteer opportunities as they arise.Check All That Apply Classroom laundry Classroom presenter on an area of your interest/expertise (ie. woodworking, baking, science experiments, military) Chaperoning for field trips Technology Sewing Cutting and assembling (at home projects) Baking Gardening Shoveling Mowing Electrical Plumbing Painting Playground maintenance Building Cleaning Solicitation Data entry Grant writing Marketing Development Please List Your General Availability For The Above Volunteer Opportunities School Day – AM (Note field: days of the week available) School Day – PM (Note field: days of the week available) After school – 3 PM – 5 PM (Note field: days of the week available) Evenings (Note field: days of the week available) Weekends Select All Notes:Parent/Guardian 1 Signature*Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Parent/Guardian 2 SignatureDate MM slash DD slash YYYY Consent* I agree to the privacy policy.Section BreakPost ImageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif. 2025-2026 Volunteer Interests "*" indicates required fields The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori Community Commitment Selection Form“As in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them.” ~Romans 12:4-6. Volunteer Mission The Way of the Shepherd has a vibrant and supportive community that is built upon the generosity of our volunteers. We thank you for your service and look forward to a wonderful year together! Each family is required to sign up for one of each of the following… 1. Responsibility (ongoing volunteer need) 2. Duty (one time event) 3. Major fundraiser (Shepherd’s Classic Golf Tournament or Seeds of Hope Gala) We will also ask for your interests and availability so that coordinators and staff have a list of people who may be willing to help with various volunteer needs throughout the year. Please make your selections by July 31st. After this date, roles will be assigned taking into account your family’s requests. Families that do not submit a request will still be assigned. Information sheets and volunteer assignments will be given out at Back-to-School Night on August 18th. Please see the links before each applicable section for job descriptions. Family Name*Parent InformationParent/Guardian 1 Name* First Name Last Name Relationship*MotherFatherGuardianPreferred Phone Number*Email* Parent/Guardian 2 Name First Name Last Name RelationshipMotherFatherGuardianPreferred Phone NumberEmail *Choose your top three choices (Each family is required one Responsibility – either as an ongoing coordinator, via ongoing volunteer support role, or committee member):Click Here for Responsibility Descriptions1st Responsibility Choice*Hospitality for Montessori Parent Education opportunities (approximately 1 per month)Parent Information Night (August)Meal train coordinator for life changes (new baby, death in family, etc)Building Maintenance CoordinatorGroundskeeping Coordinator (snow removal and mowing)Room Parent Coordinator for each classroom – duties vary per environment (CH-S, CH-J, E1, E2, A1, Atrium)Conference meal coordinator (both October and March)Mens’ Night coordinator (November and March)Ladies’ Night coordinator (early December and April)Coffee Morning coordinator (monthly or bi-monthly)Flyer Coordinator- create flyers or community events using a Canva template supplied by WOSUniform Coordinator (organize used items, host a Uniform Exchange Day in July)Playdate coordinator (4x a year)Kindergarten quilts and sewing projects coordinatorE2 Adventure CoordinatorParent Social Evening Coordinator (October and Spring)Help with an ongoing Volunteer Need. (select one or more roles in the section below)Committee Member (select one or more committees from the section below)2nd Responsibility Choice*Hospitality for Montessori Parent Education opportunities (approximately 1 per month)Parent Information Night (August)Meal train coordinator for life changes (new baby, death in family, etc)Building Maintenance CoordinatorGroundskeeping Coordinator (snow removal and mowing)Room Parent Coordinator for each classroom – duties vary per environment (CH-S, CH-J, E1, E2, A1, Atrium)Conference meal coordinator (both October and March)Mens’ Night coordinator (November and March)Ladies’ Night coordinator (early December and April)Coffee Morning coordinator (monthly or bi-monthly)Flyer Coordinator- create flyers or community events using a Canva template supplied by WOSUniform Coordinator (organize used items, host a Uniform Exchange Day in July)Playdate coordinator (4x a year)Kindergarten quilts and sewing projects coordinatorE2 Adventure CoordinatorParent Social Evening Coordinator (October and Spring)Help with an ongoing Volunteer Need. (select one or more roles in the section below)Committee Member (select one or more committees from the section below)3rd Responsibility Choice*Hospitality for Montessori Parent Education opportunities (approximately 1 per month)Parent Information Night (August)Meal train coordinator for life changes (new baby, death in family, etc)Building Maintenance CoordinatorGroundskeeping Coordinator (snow removal and mowing)Room Parent Coordinator for each classroom – duties vary per environment (CH-S, CH-J, E1, E2, A1, Atrium)Conference meal coordinator (both October and March)Mens’ Night coordinator (November and March)Ladies’ Night coordinator (early December and April)Coffee Morning coordinator (monthly or bi-monthly)Flyer Coordinator- create flyers or community events using a Canva template supplied by WOSUniform Coordinator (organize used items, host a Uniform Exchange Day in July)Playdate coordinator (4x a year)Kindergarten quilts and sewing projects coordinatorE2 Adventure CoordinatorParent Social Evening Coordinator (October and Spring)Help with an ongoing Volunteer Need. (select one or more roles in the section below)Committee Member (select one or more committees from the section below)Room Parent – Room Selection CH-Sack CH-Johnson E1 E2 A1 Atrium Additional Volunteer OpportunitiesThese Additional Volunteer Opportunities can help to meet or be in addition to a family’s Responsibility requirement. Please mark all that you would be interested in helping with throughout the year. Ongoing Volunteer needs (check one or more) Atrium Assistant – E3 required Driver for field trips – E3 required Environment Substitute – E3 required Gate Greeter (one day a week or more) Recess Monitor (one day a week) – E3 required Office Support (one day per week or twice a month) – E3 required Yearbook – Supervise A1 Students 1x/month throughout the year – E3 required Atrium Availability Tuesday – AM Tuesday – PM Wednesday – AM Wednesday – PM Thursday – AM Thursday – PM Driver for Field Trips Availability Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Environment Substitute Availability Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Gate Greeter – Supervision at the South Campus gate during morning drop off (ONE day/week from 7:45-8:05). Gate Greeter on our Mass day will serve at the Church of Saint Paul. Mark Available Day (s): Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Recess Monitor – Supervision for Children’s House recess at South Campus (one or more days per week for 30 minutes before midday dismissal). Mark Available Day (s): Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Office Support Availability-During School Days/Hours. Mark Available Day(s) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Yearbook – Supervise A1 Students 1x/month Availability Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Additional Volunteer Opportunities (Committees) Academic Committee Marketing and Development Committee Buildings and Grounds Committee Committees – meet quarterly throughout the year based on member availability (choose the committee of interest)*Choose your top three choices (Each family is required one Duty):Click Here for Duty Descriptions1st Duty Choice*(September) Picture Day Coordinator (October Retake day as well)(September) Family Kickball Potluck Coordinator(September/October) For Small Hands catalog order(October) Ignatius Book Fair(October) Trunk or Treat Coordinator(November) Turkey Trot Coordinator(November) Thanksgiving Feast Coordinator(November/December) Advent Angel Coordinator (Assembling the advent angel bags/activities)(December) Muffins with Mom Coordinator (Dads to help morning of)(December) Advent Program – assemble & pass out candy canes(December) Christmas Showcase Hospitality Coordinator(December) Donuts with Dad Coordinator (Moms to help morning of)(January 25-31, 2026) Catholic Schools Week Co-Coordinator (Sledding event / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 22-28, 2026) Montessori Education Week Co-Coordinator (Service Project / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 13, 2026) Valentine’s Day Pizza Lunch Coordinator(April) Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator(April) Agape Meal Coordinator for Second Year Retreat – 3rd year parent(May) May Crowning/Grandparent Day Hospitality/Picture Coordinator(May) End of the Year Picnic Coordinator(May) Children’s House FunFest Coordinator(May) Staff Appreciation Coordinator(May) Year End Mass & Graduation Hospitality Coordinator (Cookie purchase and preparations / Set-up and teardown of hospitality2nd Duty Choice*(September) Picture Day Coordinator (October Retake day as well)(September) Family Kickball Potluck Coordinator(September/October) For Small Hands catalog order(October) Ignatius Book Fair(October) Trunk or Treat Coordinator(November) Turkey Trot Coordinator(November) Thanksgiving Feast Coordinator(November/December) Advent Angel Coordinator (Assembling the advent angel bags/activities)(December) Muffins with Mom Coordinator (Dads to help morning of)(December) Advent Program – assemble & pass out candy canes(December) Christmas Showcase Hospitality Coordinator(December) Donuts with Dad Coordinator (Moms to help morning of)(January 25-31, 2026) Catholic Schools Week Co-Coordinator (Sledding event / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 22-28, 2026) Montessori Education Week Co-Coordinator (Service Project / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 13, 2026) Valentine’s Day Pizza Lunch Coordinator(April) Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator(April) Agape Meal Coordinator for Second Year Retreat – 3rd year parent(May) May Crowning/Grandparent Day Hospitality/Picture Coordinator(May) End of the Year Picnic Coordinator(May) Children’s House FunFest Coordinator(May) Staff Appreciation Coordinator(May) Year End Mass & Graduation Hospitality Coordinator (Cookie purchase and preparations / Set-up and teardown of hospitality3rd Duty Choice*(September) Picture Day Coordinator (October Retake day as well)(September) Family Kickball Potluck Coordinator(September/October) For Small Hands catalog order(October) Ignatius Book Fair(October) Trunk or Treat Coordinator(November) Turkey Trot Coordinator(November) Thanksgiving Feast Coordinator(November/December) Advent Angel Coordinator (Assembling the advent angel bags/activities)(December) Muffins with Mom Coordinator (Dads to help morning of)(December) Advent Program – assemble & pass out candy canes(December) Christmas Showcase Hospitality Coordinator(December) Donuts with Dad Coordinator (Moms to help morning of)(January 25-31, 2026) Catholic Schools Week Co-Coordinator (Sledding event / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 22-28, 2026) Montessori Education Week Co-Coordinator (Service Project / After school playdate / All school student treat)(February 13, 2026) Valentine’s Day Pizza Lunch Coordinator(April) Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator(April) Agape Meal Coordinator for Second Year Retreat – 3rd year parent(May) May Crowning/Grandparent Day Hospitality/Picture Coordinator(May) End of the Year Picnic Coordinator(May) Children’s House FunFest Coordinator(May) Staff Appreciation Coordinator(May) Year End Mass & Graduation Hospitality Coordinator (Cookie purchase and preparations / Set-up and teardown of hospitality*Each family is required to help with one Major Fundraiser (Please pick one or both)WOS Events* Golf Tournament Seeds of Hope GALA Click Here for Shepherd’s Classic DescriptionsClick Here for Seeds of Hope Gala DescriptionsShepherd's Classic Golf Tournament (June – September) Select all that interest you.* Planning Committee Solicitation – call or email golf courses for donations, list provided Sponsorship – call local businesses to request sponsorships, list provided Preparation of games/goodie bags prior to the event Onsite help at golf course on the day of the event – E3 required Thank you notes after event Select AllSeeds of Hope Gala (November – February) Select all that interest you.* Planning Committee Solicitation – call or email businesses for donations, list provided Sponsorship – call local businesses to request sponsorships, list provided Photography of auction items prior to the event (daytime) Data entry of auction items prior to the event Basket assembly prior to the event (daytime) Event preparation – ie. auction/game preparation, nametags, guest packets, etc (daytime) Set-up morning of event Evening of event help onsite Thank you notes after event Select AllAdditional Talents, Skills, InterestsPlease let us know your skills and interests so that our coordinators and staff have a list of people to reach out to for help and support and so that you can be matched with appropriate volunteer opportunities as they arise.Check All That Apply Classroom laundry Classroom presenter on an area of your interest/expertise (ie. woodworking, baking, science experiments, military) Chaperoning for field trips Technology Sewing Cutting and assembling (at home projects) Baking Gardening Shoveling Mowing Electrical Plumbing Painting Playground maintenance Building Cleaning Solicitation Data entry Grant writing Marketing Development Please List Your General Availability For The Above Volunteer Opportunities School Day – AM (Note field: days of the week available) School Day – PM (Note field: days of the week available) After school – 3 PM – 5 PM (Note field: days of the week available) Evenings (Note field: days of the week available) Weekends Select All Notes:Parent/Guardian 1 Signature*Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Parent/Guardian 2 SignatureDate MM slash DD slash YYYY Consent* I agree to the privacy policy.Section BreakPost ImageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
